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The International Olympic Council announces new dates for TOKYO 2020. Read more…
Olympics
- Top Sports Beefs: Tonya Harding vs. Nancy Kerrigan August 14, 2020Mark Titus ranks the feud between Olympic figure skaters Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan as his top sports beef of all time.
- Australian survey: younger Olympians more willing to protest August 14, 2020An Australian survey shows a higher proportion of younger Olympians would be prepared to use games venues or medal podiums as a platform for demonstrations
- A flame, a look, one of the Olympics' most powerful moments August 13, 2020Less than 24 hours before the opening ceremony of the Atlanta Olympics, Janet Evans finally got the word
- AP WAS THERE: 1996 Atlanta Olympics August 13, 2020Midway through the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the games were rocked by a terrorist bombing in the heart of the city
- Summer of Women: Females stole the show at 1996 Olympics August 13, 2020The Atlanta Olympics is still remembered as the Summer of Women
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Regional Asia Sports News
- General : Moderate earthquake hits north of Maluku Sea, IndonesiaKUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 -- A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale occurred in the north of Maluku Sea, Indonesia, at 7 am today.
- General : WTC reopens Saturday after sanitisation works KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 -- The World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), which was temporarily closed yesterday after one of its guests tested positive for COVID-19, will reopen tomorrow.
- General : MCO: Traders urge govt to consider allowing night markets to openKUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 -- The Federation of Malay Hawkers and Petty Traders Association of Malaysia (GPPPKMM) has urged the government to consider allowing night markets to operate in areas placed under the Movement Control Order (MCO).
- Sport : V Shem-Wee Kiong only Malaysians left in Yonex Thailand OpenKUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 -- National professional men’s doubles player Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong, emerged as the only Malaysian survivors after other national shuttlers crashed out of the Yonex Thailand Open Badminton Tournament held at Impact Arena in Bangkok, today.
ESPN top headlines
- 6 Wizards test positive; 3 more in protocols January 16, 2021Six Wizards players tested positive for COVID-19 and three more are in the NBA's health and safety protocols.
- Broncos LB Miller subject of police investigation January 16, 2021Police in the southeast suburb of Denver confirmed Friday that Miller is under investigation, saying that "if the investigation determines a crime has occurred charges will be submitted to the DA's office for their review."
MotoGP
- "We will be more united than ever" - Shinichi Sahara January 15, 2021Suzuki's project leader talks about the Hamamatsu factory's 2021 plans in the wake of Davide Brivio's sudden exit
- Marc Marquez undergoes six-week check-up January 14, 2021The Repsol Honda rider has gone to the Hospital Ruber Internacional for a medical check-up
Soccer
- Oregon State Women’s Soccer Roster January 10, 2021Matt Kagan, the head coach of the Oregon State women's soccer notified that the team will include nine new players to its roster for the next season. They are: Amaya Bautista a defender from James Logan High School, Juju Barker a defender from Inglemoor High School, Aaliyah Bluett a forward from Cypress Ranch High School, […]Topfooty
- Ohio State Women’s Soccer Roster 2021 January 3, 2021This training season the Ohio State women’s soccer team received a group of eight skillful new players. Take a closer look at the Buckeye rookies for Lori Walker-Hock’s 24th season as Ohio State The head coach of the Buckeye can count with the following rookies: Christin Baumbick, who is a midfielder from Avon Lake in […]Topfooty
MMA
- UFC Fight Island 7: Holloway vs. Kattar Live Results January 15, 2021(Click on the fight below and then scroll down to see in-fight live stats and full results, courtesy of Fight Analytics. Full live results for the first UFC Fight Island 7: Holloway vs. Kattar (aka UFC on ABC 1) from Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. ET / 9 […]MMAWeekly.com Staff
- Dana White and Khabib finally meet in Abu Dhabi… now what? January 15, 2021https://twitter.com/danawhite/status/1350105488260689920 UFC president Dana White has been promising a meeting with lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov for months. Khabib defeated Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in October and then announced his retirement immediately after the fight. White, however, has been unwilling to accept that Khabib is done until he has a chance to convince him otherwise. […]MMAWeekly.com Staff
eSports
- G2 Esports reveals adidas partnership, PGL announces CS:GO Major | ESI Digest #25 January 15, 2021Each week, ESI Digest breaks down the weekly happenings in the esports industry, making sense of things so you don’t have to. As well as being housed on YouTube, ESI Digest is available on all major podcast platforms and is also available in written form below. This week on the ESI Digest, we cover G2 […]Esports Insider
- CBLOL signs KitKat as a new sponsor for 2021 season January 15, 2021The Brazilian League Of Legends Championship, also known as CBLOL, has partnered with chocolate brand KitKat. The partnership between CBLOL and KitKat will not be limited to just the domestic competition. Riot Games Brazil also announced that KitKat will be a partner during broadcasts of MSI (Mid Season Invitational), the League Of Legends World Championship and All-Stars. Further details have […]Igor Pontes
- EXCEL ESPORTS announces Chupa Chups partnership January 15, 2021UK-based esports organisation EXCEL ESPORTS has announced a partnership with Spanish lollipop brand Chupa Chups. As part of the deal, Chupa Chups will become the official candy partner of EXCEL’s League of Legends roster. RELATED: EXCEL ESPORTS unveils Tottenham Hotspur player Dele Alli as global ambassador The partnership will see the two parties collaborate on an original content […]Jonno Nicholson
- FURIA announces Red Bull as latest sponsor January 15, 2021Brazilian esports organisation FURIA has announced energy drink brand Red Bull as its latest sponsor for the 2021 season. As a result of the partnership, Red Bull’s logo will be displayed on FURIA’s jersey and on all of the organisation’s live streams, with further activations planned. FURIA Co-founder, André Akkari, commented on the organisation’s new deal: “The partnership with […]Igor Pontes
ATP stories
- Daniell Pledges 10% Of Winnings To Charity For Life January 15, 2021Marcus Daniell hit a booming ace off the court this week — for charity. The Kiwi announced that starting in 2021, he will donate at least 10 per cent of his annual winnings to effective charity organisations for the rest of his life. “I take deep pleasure in knowing that every success I have in […]
- Daniil Destoyer Of The Top 10 January 15, 2021There is no active player outside of the Big Four — Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray — who has a better winning percentage against the Top 10 players in the FedEx ATP Rankings than Daniil Medvedev. According to the Infosys ATP Performance Zone, the Big Four are in a league of […]
- Djokovic, Nadal, Thiem & Co. Arrive In Australia January 14, 2021The world's leading tennis players have begun arriving Down Under for a very different Australian summer swing reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. The likes of World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, No. 2 Rafael Nadal and No. 3 Dominic Thiem are preparing for an abbreviated ATP Cup, new and relocated tournaments in Melbourne and an Australian […]
NEWS FROM ASIA PACIFIC
MALAYSIA
Latest from the Ministry of Health – click here. Prime Minister’s Office issued the Movement Restriction Order for Malaysians to Stay at Home beginning 18 March 2020. Malaysia restarted the economy in May with the operations of approved industries and business activities. Read more…
Malaysia’s Ministry of Health has issued infographic posters to assist in creating awareness about COVID-19. Learn more.
National Sports Council Malaysia
- SELAMAT TAHUN BARU 2021 December 31, 2020 adila ukk
- Jawatan Kosong di Majlis Sukan Negara December 28, 2020Kami mempelawa WARGANEGARA MALAYSIA yang berkelayakan bagi mengisi jawatan bertaraf KONTRAK seperti berikut:- Jawatan : Pembantu Teknikal (Sivil)Gred : 19Kekosongan : Dua (2) Kekosongan Penempatan : Kompleks MSN Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur Syarat Lantikan : Calon berumur tidak kurang dari 18 tahun pada tarikh tutup iklan jawatan. Memiliki Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia Tahap 2 dalam bidang […]Nurul Ain
- SELAMAT MENYAMBUT HARI NATAL December 24, 2020 adila ukk
AFTNN/PRNews/GIG – Malaysian startup offers FREE service with the Ministry of Health enabling citizens of Malaysia to speak to a Family Medicine Specialist with regards to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Learn more: doctoroncall.com.my/coronavirus?lang=en
PRNews/GIG/AFTNN – MERCY Malaysia offers a COVID-19 psycho social support hotline. Learn more: www.mercy.org.my
SINGAPORE
Latest information on COVID-19 from Singapore Government. Read more…
MyActiveSG
- Infographics: New Normal December 29, 2020Infographics New Normal
- Updated 28 December: Dual-Use scheme facilities to remain open till March 2021 December 28, 2020Updated 28 December: Dual-Use scheme facilities to remain open till March 2021
- Updated 24 December: Advisory For Resumption Of Sport And Physical Exercise & Activity For Phase Three (“Safe Nation”) December 24, 2020Sport Singapore’s Advisory For Resumption Of Sport And Physical Exercise & Activity For Phase Three (“Safe Nation”) has important measures to look after your health and wellbeing.
INDONESIA
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Indonesia releases this statement on COVID-19.
Berita Sekretariat Kabinet Republik Indonesia
- Indonesia Eyes 4% Growth in Manufacturing Industry January 14, 2021Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita affirmed his commitment to boost national economic competiveness and increase growth in manufacturing industry to four percent through four strategies. First, by issuing 18,527 operational and mobility permits (IOMKI) for industrial companies nationwide that allow them to operate during the pandemic. The policy has so far protected 5.16 million […]Office of Assistant to Deputy Cabinet Secretary for State Documents & Translation
- Indonesian Foreign Minister Joins Co-Chairs of COVAX-AMC EG January 14, 2021Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno LP Marsudi has been elected as one of the co-chairs of the multilateral cooperation program for vaccine COVAX Advance Market Commitment (AMC) Engagement Group (EG). “In the early hours of 13 January 2021, we received news from GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, through Permanent Mission of the Republic of Indonesia in […]Office of Assistant to Deputy Cabinet Secretary for State Documents & Translation
- Gov’t Supports SMEs to Meet Hajj, Umrah Pilgrim Needs January 14, 2021The Government has renewed its commitment to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in fulfilling the needs of Indonesian Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. The commitment came following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by Minister of Trade, Minister of Cooperatives and SMEs, Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs, and Chairperson of […]Office of Assistant to Deputy Cabinet Secretary for State Documents & Translation
- Vaccine and Health Protocols Important to Overcome Pandemic: Religious Leaders January 13, 2021Vaccination and implementation of health protocols are important to overcome COVID-19 pandemic, Secretary General of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Amirsyah Tambunan has said. “There are various efforts we can do, one of which is vaccination and the second is implementing health protocols,” Amirsyah said after receiving an injection of COVID-19 vaccine, Wednesday (13/01) at […]Office of Assistant to Deputy Cabinet Secretary for State Documents & Translation
- TNI Commander, National Police Chief Participate in First COVID-19 Vaccination January 13, 2021The Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI) Commander Air Chief Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto and the Indonesian National Police Chief Gen. Idham Azis, on Wednesday (13/01), took part as the recipients of the first COVID-19 vaccination, joining President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta. Along with doctors and medical personnel, the TNI and the National […]Office of Assistant to Deputy Cabinet Secretary for State Documents & Translation
- IDI Chairperson Calls on Public to Participate in COVID-19 Vaccination Program January 13, 2021Chairperson of the Indonesian Medical Associations (IDI) Daeng Mohammad Faqih called on the public, particularly medical workers to participate in COVID-19 free vaccination program. The vaccination, he said, aims to build immune, prevent COVID-19 infection, and protect our medical workers during the pandemic. “It can minimize death toll of doctors and medical workers who fall […]Office of Assistant to Deputy Cabinet Secretary for State Documents & Translation
PHILIPPINES
Republic of Philippines Department of Health official website covers COVID-19 updates. Click here
Manila Times News
- PH Immigration received 120K queries on Covid restrictions in 2020 January 14, 2021THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) has received more than 120,000 queries in 2020 from its hotline, email and other social media platforms over public concerns on international travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. The BI National Operations Center (Binoc) disclosed on Thursday that it received and attended to some 120,438 queries, […]William B. Depasupil
- House bill seeks return of party-list to marginalized groups January 14, 2021THE Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives on Thursday called on the leadership to immediately tackle House Bill (HB) 242, seeking to restore the original purpose of the party-list system, which is to be reserved for the marginalized and underrepresented sectors. The group made the call after proposals emerged to change or scrap the […]Divina Nova Joy Dela Cruz
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Bangkok Scoop
- Environment Min forms plans against PM 2.5 using data from 2020 January 14, 2021The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment has reported that data from 2020 has confirmed that smog and burning were the key causes of critical Particulate Matter 2.5 or PM 2.5 levels across Thailand. PM 2.5 levels exceeded limits on 32 days of the year in Bangkok in 2020, mostly at the start of […]BangkokScoop
- Thailand sees cleaner air as winter breeze blows January 13, 2021The current PM2.5 situation in Thailand is now good, as the winter breeze that comes with high pressure from China is arriving in Thailand. However, PM2.5 might accumulate after January 15 because the breeze will lose strength in this region. The Center for Air Pollution Mitigation, or CAPM, revealed that today, January 12, the overall […]BangkokScoop
- Fresh outbreak takes TCC-CI to 6-month low January 13, 2021Concerns surrounding the new outbreak of COVID-19 in Thailand have directly impacted the economy, with New Year events cancelled and the tourism industry once again at a standstill. These conditions have caused the December 2020 Thai Chamber of Commerce Confidence Index (TCC-CI) to plummet to a 6-month low. The University of the Thai Chamber of […]BangkokScoop
Vietnam Ministry of Sports
Vietnam Sports News
- The FA Cup was the medicine we all needed January 13, 2021Anyone who thought the FA Cup had lost its magical appeal was very much proven wrong over the weekend.
- Quyết wins Golden Ball 2020 January 13, 2021Nguyễn Văn Quyết won the 2020 Golden Ball award for the most valuable player of the year on Tuesday in a ceremony in HCM City.
- Hà Nội FC set sights on silverware in 2021 January 13, 2021Coach Chu Đình Nghiêm of Hà Nội FC said it was difficult to predict who would win the 2021 V.League 1, but said his team would be going all out to triumph.
COVID19 alert as reported by Myanmar Ministry of Health
Latest news on COVID19 as reported in Phnom Penh Post, VOA Cambodia, Cambodianess and The Cambodia Daily.
Cambodian Daily News
- តើលោក ហ៊ុន សែន និងបក្ខពួករបស់លោក បានទទួលផលអ្វីខ្លះពីឈ្មួញរកស៊ីច្រើនសន្ធឹកសន្ធាប់ក្នុងស្រុកខ្មែរ? January 12, 2021ភាសិតបុរាណខ្មែរមួយប្រយោគ គេតែងឮរៀងៗមក ពោលថា៖ ខ្មោចស្រុកឲ្យដៃ ទើបខ្មោចព្រៃហ៊ានចូល ឬថា ចោរក្នុងឲ្យដៃ ទើបចោរព្រៃហ៊ានលួច។ ក្នុងបច្ចុប្បន្ន ធនធានធម្មជាតិខ្មែរ មានព្រៃឈើ និង រ៉ែ ត្រូវបានខ្មោច ឬ ចោរ ទាំងពីរប្រភេទ សមគំនិត ឃុបឃិតកាប់ ដឹកចេញទៅលក់ យកផលចំណេញចែកគ្នាតាមលំដាប់ថ្នាក់ ពោលគឺ អ្នកតូចស៊ីដោយតូច អ្នកធំស៊ីដោយធំ។ ដើមឈើក្នុងដែនកម្ពុជរដ្ឋ មានឈើប្រណីត ឈើលេខ១ លេខ២ លេខ៣ លេខ៤ លេខ៥ លេខ៦ ឈ្មួញយួនក៏កាប់ ឈ្មួញចិនក៏កាប់ ដោយមានកិច្ចសហប្រតិបត្តិការ ជារបៀបចេញមុខ ឈរឈ្មោះ ដាក់ហ៊ុនចូលគ្នាគ្រប់គ្រងមុខរបររកស៊ីឈើ តាមរយៈការប្រើផ្លាកបើកក្រុមហ៊ុនវិនិយោគ។ ពួកឈ្មួញបរទេស រួមនឹងឈ្មួញក្នុងស្រុក គេអះអាងថា គេដាក់ទុនរកស៊ីក្នុង ស្រុកខ្មែរ ដែលអាចផ្តល់ការងារឲ្យប្រជាពលរដ្ឋខ្មែរ មានការងារធ្វើចិញ្ចឹមជីវិត។ ឈ្មួញបរ ទេស យកទុនមកដាក់ក្នុងស្រុកខ្មែរ គេថាដាំនេះ ដាំនោះ បង្កើតរោងចក្រនេះ រោងចក្រនោះប៉ុន្តែ ត្រូវការដីបោះទីតាំង។ វិនិយោគ […]ឌឹ ខេមបូឌា ដេលី
- អ្នកកាសែតគាំទ្ររដ្ឋាភិបាលថា ក្រុមលោក សម រង្ស៊ី នឹងមិនអាចចូលស្រុកបានឡើយ ទោះអាងប្រធានាធិបតីថ្មីរបស់អាមេរិកក៏ដោយ January 12, 2021អ្នកកាសែតជើងចាស់គាំទ្ររដ្ឋាភិបាលថា ក្រុមលោក សម រង្ស៊ី នឹងមិនអាចមកស្រុកបានឡើយ ទោះអាមេរិកមានប្រធានាធិបតីជាប់ឆ្នោតពីខាងគណបក្សប្រជាធិបតេយ្យយ៉ាងណាក៏ដោយ។ អគ្គនាយកមជ្ឈមណ្ឌលព័ត៌មានដើមអម្ពិល និងជាអ្នកអត្ថាធិប្បាយព្រឹត្តិការណ៍ព័ត៌មានប្រចាំទូរទស្សន៍បាយ័ន លោក សយ សុភាព បានសរសេរលើទំព័រហ្វេសប៊ុករបស់ខ្លួននៅថ្ងៃទី១១ ខែមករានេះថា ក្រុមបក្សប្រឆាំងនៅក្រៅប្រទេស ភាគីលោក សម រង្ស៊ី មិនគួរដើរផ្លូវ ដដែលៗ ដែលគូសវាសដោយ អាមេរិក និងក្រុមឥណ្ឌូប៉ាស៊ីហ្វិកនោះឡើយ។ លោកបន្តថា ការធ្វើមាតុភូមិនិវត្តន៍ជាលើកទី២របស់ក្រុមលោក សម រង្ស៊ី ដែលដឹកនាំដោយអ្នកស្រី មូរ សុខហួរ អាចមកកម្ពុជាបានឬមិនបាន វាមិនអាស្រ័យលើអ្នកស្រីនោះ ទេ តែវាអាស្រ័យលើអ្នករៀបរៀង គឺអាមេរិក និងបក្សពួករបស់គេតែប៉ុណ្ណោះ។ លោកបន្តថា អ្នកស្រី មូរ សុខហួរ មិនត្រូវច្រឡំថា បក្សប្រជាធិបតេយ្យឈ្នះ អ្នកស្រីអាចមកស្រុកខ្មែរបាននោះឡើយ ព្រោះអាមេរិកមិនបានចាត់ទុក ខ្មែរក្នុងយុទ្ធសាស្ត្ររបស់គេនោះទេ ដោយអាមេរិកមើលវៀតណាម ជាចំនុចពិសេសដើម្បីទប់ទល់ឥទ្ធិពលចិន។ ឆ្នាំ២០២១នេះ លោក សយ សុភាព យល់ឃើញថាក្រុមរបស់អាមេរិក នឹងបើកការវាយលុក មកលើចិន និងមិត្តរបស់ចិន រឹតតែខ្លាំង។ ក្នុងន័យនេះ អ្នកស្រី […]ឌឹ ខេមបូឌា ដេលី
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- Thongloun Sisoulith Elected Party Leader at 11th Party Congress January 15, 2021Moments ago, the Party Central Committee (PCC) of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party officially elected Thongloun Sisoulith to be its highest official. The 75-year-old current prime minister won the leadership vote on Friday at the five-yearly congress of the PCC. The composition of the Politburo, the most powerful political body in the country, was also […]Latsamy Phonevilay
- Ministry Plans to Launch Online Education System January 15, 2021The Lao Ministry of Education and Sports (MOES) plans to introduce online learning into the national education system and enhance children’s access to digital technology. According to a report by KPL News, MOES aims to upgrade the education system in Laos to a higher standard and make it more accessible by utilizing digital technology. Minister […]Phayboune Thanabouasy
- Hundreds of Fish Deaths Reported in Nam Khan River January 15, 2021Villagers near the site of the Nam Khan 2 hydropower plant have reported hundreds of dead fish floating in the river by the dam. The incident occurred in Phouxangkham Village, Xieng Ngern District, Luang Prabang Province on Monday. An official from the Xieng Ngern Agriculture and Forestry Office in Luang Prabang Province told Laotian Times […]Phayboune Thanabouasy
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- Angus Ng hits top form to beat Hong Kong teammate Lee Cheuk-yiu and reach the Thailand Open semi-finals January 15, 2021Hard work paid off as Hong Kong’s Angus Ng Ka-long reached the semi-finals of the HK$7.8 million Thailand Open after beating fast-improving teammate Lee Cheuk-yiu in straight games at the Impact Arena in Bangkok on Friday.Despite struggling early in the first game, the Hong Kong number one took seven points in a row when 17-14 […]
- Yonex Thailand Open: Hong Kong shuttlers will pull out if they find playing conditions unsafe, says head coach January 15, 2021Hong Kong shuttlers will pull out of the event if they feel unsafe playing as Covid-19 continues to batter the Yonex Thailand Open, the first of three back-to-back events in Bangkok as the Badminton World Federation attempts to restart the world tour amid the pandemic.“Our foremost concern is the safety of our players and we […]
- Hong Kong’s fitness industry on verge of financial ruin as gyms fall – ‘We are in a race against the clock’ January 14, 2021Fernando Junior is intent on putting a positive spin on what happened to him.In December, he decided to close BeWater, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu studio, after more than two years of operating in Central. At its peak in 2019, the studio had dozens of regular clients and Junior was making ends meet, and looking to grow […]
Visit the Taiwan Government’s press room on COVID-19.
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- Red Panda Receives New Furniture as New Year’s Present January 14, 2021For recent visitors at Taipei Zoo, they might have noticed the addition of new furniture inside the red panda’s abode. The new facilities include a suspended platform, a solid low wooden bridge, and a “nest” with the drawn face of a red panda, and a bamboo bridge for climbing. Currently, there are 3 outdoor areas where […]
- Mayor Attends Neihu Technology Park End-of-the-year Banquet January 14, 2021At the invitation of the Taipei Neihu Technology Park Development Association, Mayor Ko Wen-je attended the end-of-the-year banquet organized by the group in the evening of January 13. During his address, he pointed out that the association is a great model for public-private-collaboration. In addition to thanking Chairperson Weng Su-hui for supporting city hall during her […]
Nationally, the Australian Government is treating this as a health emergency. Keep updated here.
Click here for the NSW Government fact sheet for COVID-19.
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- Ferrari’s Leclerc positive for COVID-19 January 14, 2021Ferrari Formula One driver Charles Leclerc has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating at home in Monaco with mild symptoms. The 23-year-old said he was feeling okay. “I am … The post Ferrari's Leclerc positive for COVID-19 first appeared on Sports News Australia.AAP
- Price will need surgery after Dakar crash January 13, 2021Toby Price, one of the tough guys of Australian sport, says he’s broken his 30th bone in the crash that ended his hopes of a third Dakar Rally motorcycle title. … The post Price will need surgery after Dakar crash first appeared on Sports News Australia.AAP
- Aus GP reliant on relaxed virus conditions January 13, 2021Australia’s staging of a Formula One Grand Prix in November is reliant on state and federal government quarantine conditions relating to the coronavirus pandemic being relaxed in time for the … The post Aus GP reliant on relaxed virus conditions first appeared on Sports News Australia.AAP
- Renault F1 boss Abiteboul leaves team January 11, 2021Renault Formula One team principal Cyril Abiteboul is leaving the company ahead of the relaunch as Alpine for 2021, the team says. Abiteboul, a long time Renault employee, has been … The post Renault F1 boss Abiteboul leaves team first appeared on Sports News Australia.AAP
- Aussie Price only a second adrift in Dakar January 10, 2021Australian motorcycle star Toby Price has had the lead snatched away from him in the Dakar Rally by Chile’s Jose Ignacio Cornejo. Halfway leader Price had a two minute 16 … The post Aussie Price only a second adrift in Dakar first appeared on Sports News Australia.AAP
- Aussie Price leads Dakar Rally at halfway January 8, 2021Australian motorcylist Toby Price overcame a minor crash to seal the lead at the halfway point as he chases his third Dakar Rally crown in Saudi Arabia. The 33-year-old Gold … The post Aussie Price leads Dakar Rally at halfway first appeared on Sports News Australia.AAP
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Studio Gata, the professional identity of writer/director/producer, Kevin Kamin, recently released the independently produced spec boxing commercial, “I...
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PUMA brings the uncatchable PUMA ULTRA to Malaysia
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- We must start publishing ethnicity data for covid-19 vaccinations January 15, 2021The race to vaccinate as many people as possible against covid-19 is under way, but unless countries track who receives the vaccine we won’t be able to ensure the benefits are spread equitably, says Layal Liverpool
- Covid-19 news: UK bans travel from South America over new variant January 15, 2021The latest coronavirus news updated every day including coronavirus cases, the latest news, features and interviews from New Scientist and essential information about the covid-19 pandemic
- You can boost a vaccine’s effect with good moods and good friends January 13, 2021A positive outlook, even just on the day of receiving a vaccine, as well as strong social ties and a happy relationship can help increase antibodies made in response to a shot
- Second Spring review: A brave film about agency and cognitive decline January 13, 2021In Second Spring, an archaeologist who has developed a lesser-known form of dementia that alters her personality, unmasks her new life – to the dismay of friends and family
- Is the UK right to delay the second dose of the covid-19 vaccines? January 13, 2021To vaccinate more people quickly, the UK is making people wait up to three months for a booster shot rather than the few weeks tested in trials. Here's what the evidence says about the situation
- Warnings of huge new spike in US covid-19 cases as UK variant spreads January 12, 2021The faster spreading coronavirus variant has officially reached nine US states and could soon cause a massive surge in covid-19 cases that makes the post-holiday spike look minimal, expert warns
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- 5 Stretching Mistakes Runners Need to Avoid January 15, 2021Running is one of the most popular activities on the planet. There are many reasons why people love running. Not only is it great fun, but it’s also good for our health too. And that’s not all, research has shown that running can help us to feel happier, calmer and it can also make us […]Team JustRunLah!
- 5 Cycling Mistakes to Avoid January 14, 2021Riding a bike is one of the easiest sports in the world. All you need to do is to hop on, push the pedals and you’re good to go! However, whether you’re new to cycling or expert in cycling, we all tend to make mistakes. Here are the common cycling mistakes and tips on how […]Team JustRunLah!
- Singaporeans Overcome Health Inertia to Run 16,500 Kilometers at Herbalife Nutrition’s 40th Anniversary Virtual Run in Singapore January 11, 2021Singapore, January 11, 2021 – Premier global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition, has wrapped up its 40th Anniversary Virtual Run in Singapore. Held from November 1 to December 6, the run saw participants from the public, as well as Herbalife Nutrition members and employees, overcoming their health inertia to run a total distance of 16,500 kilometers […]Team JustRunLah!
- Destroying Common Plantar Fasciitis Myths & Misconceptions January 7, 2021Plantar fasciitis (jogger’s heel) involves growth disorder of the supportive connective tissue at the arch of your foot. Currently, it’s one of the most common heel pain reasons. In 2019, Drexel University College of Medicine researchers figured out that 1 in 10 people has experienced this disorder at least once in their lifetime. Such a […]Team JustRunLah!
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- Silent No More November 25, 2020Dr James Muecke highlights preventable killer Type 2 Diabetes Article by Claire McDonnell Liu Eye surgeon and 2020 Australian of the Year, Dr James Muecke AM, has spent his career fighting blindness. He now has Type-2-Diabetes, the leading cause of … Read More The post Silent No More appeared first on Low Carb Down Under.
- Zero Five 100 Fasted Challenge November 9, 2020Eight people have achieved their ‘Zero Five 100 Fasted’ goal. They covered 100 miles, in 5 days, while fasted. Written by Claire McDonnell Liu (@LeafieHealth) The Zero Five 100 Fasted Challenge team of 8 ran or walked the 100 mile … Read More The post Zero Five 100 Fasted Challenge appeared first on Low Carb […]
- Sugar Free September 2020 September 7, 2020Written by Claire McDonnell Liu (@LeafieHealth) Kicking sugar into touch can be the perfect start to your low carb health journey. That’s why Low Carb Down Under are on board with Sugar-free September 2020. The average person eats and drinks … Read More The post Sugar Free September 2020 appeared first on Low Carb Down […]
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A tribute to Salleh Ben Joned (1941-2020): A Most Unlikely Malay (in two parts) with daughter Anna Salleh
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Salleh Ben Joned is a witty, fearless and charismatic poet and writer that some have called the ‘bad boy of Malaysian literature’. He is a satirist, critic and libertarian, known for challenging taboos about race, religion, sexuality and a whole lot more.
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Olah Raga Atletik Jalan Cepat
Atletik berasal dari bahasa Yunani, yaitu “athlon atau athlum” artinya pertandingan, perlombaan, pergulatan, atau perjuangan. Orang yang melakukannya dinamakan “athleta” (atlet). Atletik...
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Terkini di Indonesia – Sumber: Antara News
- Satu minggu operasi pencarian korban dan puing Sriwijaya Air SJ182 January 15, 2021Anggota Polri membawa kantong jenazah dari korban pesawat Sriwijaya Air nomor penerbangan SJ182 rute Jakarta-Pontianak pada hari ketujuh operasi SAR di Dermaga JICT, Tanjung Priok, Jakarta Utara, Jumat (15/1/2021). ANTARA FOTO/M Risyal Hidayat/aww.
- Banjir akibat luapan sungai Cimanuk di Indramayu January 15, 2021Warga berada di sekitar rumahnya yang terendam banjir di desa Kenanga, Indramayu, Jawa Barat, Jumat (15/1/2021). Banjir akibat luapan sungai Cimanuk tersebut merendam puluhan rumah di desa tersebut. ANTARA FOTO/Dedhez Anggara/foc
- Pemakaman co-pilot NAM Air korban jatuhnya Sriwijaya Air SJ182 January 15, 2021Orang tua co-pilot NAM Air yang menjadi salah satu korban jatuhnya pesawat Sriwijaya Air SJ 182 Fadly Satrianto, Sumarzen Marzuki (kiri) dan Ninik Andriyani mengikuti prosesi pemakaman putranya di TPU Keputih, Surabaya, Jawa Timur, Jumat (15/1/2021). Co-pilot Fadly Satrianto merupakan korban kedua yang berhasil diidentifikasi oleh Tim Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) Polri. ANTARA FOTO/Moch Asim/aww.
- Pertemuan tahunan OJK January 15, 2021Layar menampilkan video sambutan Presiden Joko Widodo saat pertemuan tahunan OJK di Jakarta, Jumat (15/1/2021). OJK sudah menyiapkan berbagai kebijakan stimulus lanjutan untuk tetap menjaga industri jasa keuangan dan meningkatkan kontribusinya dalam mendorong serta memulihkan perekonomian nasional yang termuat dalam Masterplan Sektor Jasa Keuangan Indonesia (MPSJKI) 2021-2025. ANTARA FOTO/Rivan Awal Lingga/aww.
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- KONI Papua kumpul 37 pengurus cabor untuk sukses prestasi PON XX January 16, 2021Sekretaris Umum KONI Papua Kenius Kogoya, memimpin rapat pengurus 37 cabang olahraga yang dipertandingkan pada Pekan Olahraga Nasional XX (PON) 2021 untuk membahas persiapan para atlet di PON Papua. Sekretaris KONI Papua ...
- TNI tangani kirab api PON XX Papua January 16, 2021Panitia Besar Pekan Olahraga Nasional (PON) XX Papua mempercayakan Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI) untuk menangani Kirab Api PON yang bakal melewati kabupaten/kota lima wilayah adat di Bumi Cenderawasih, wilayah paling Timur ...
- Hari ini empat wakil Indonesia berjuang ke final Thailand Open January 15, 2021Yonex Thailand Open akan memainkan laga semifinal pada Sabtu, dan empat wakil Indonesia akan berjuang meraih tiket ke final. Pertandingan antara Praveen Jordan/Melati Daeva Oktavianti melawan wakil Prancis Thom ...
- Ditopang tim baru, Avila Bahar siap ke pentas internasional January 15, 2021Pembalap muda Avila Bahar mengaku siap meraih prestasi internasional setelah mendapat kepastian ditopang tim esports profesional, JMX Phantom untuk turun di ajang Digital Motorsport musim 2021 "Tim JMX Phantom punya visi ...
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